Assistant Supply Chain Administrator Job in Kenya - International Committee of the Red Cross

Assistant Supply Chain Administrator Job in Kenya - International Committee of the Red Cross
Procurement department
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC Regional Logistic Centre in Nairobi (Industrial Area) is seeking an experienced & motivated individual to fill the above-mentioned position.

The Responsibilities:
    * Co-ordinating the choice, planning and sourcing in the procurement channel;
    * Processing and validate requisition orders, accounting details and update them in our database;
    * Advise on product specifications and propose good quality items;
    * Follow up on delivery schedule according to customers requirements and make recommendations for delayed supply chain processes;
    * Give advise to the different departments on appropriate action plan that can obtain maximum efficiency in the logistics supply chain process;
    * Monitoring expiry, obsolete and non moving/slow stock;
    * Supervise the assistant SCA.

The Requirements:
    * Diploma in purchasing and supply from CIPS or equivalent institution recognized in Kenya;
    * Computer literate( Ms excel, Ms word, Ms powerpoint)and experience in using ACCPAC is an added advantage;
    * 3 years experience in procurement or purchasing/supplies;
    * Must have good command of English(both written & oral) and knowledge of French is an added advantage;
    * Previous working experience with NGO’s, International charitable organisations or a Logistics services provider organisation is an added advantage.

The Profile:
    * Good team spirit,
    * Flexible,
    * Open minded,
    * Good Leadership skills,
    * Able to work under pressure and able to work with minimal supervision.

If you feel ready for a fresh challenge and have the required experience, please submit your application to the above address, enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, telephone contact, current remuneration and full details of three referees, before 31 December 2010 to the Human Resources Office.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

International Committee of the Red Cross
Logistics Centre,
RO. Box 34071, Nairobi
00100(G.P.O) — Kenya